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Monday, September 26, 2022
ASF strikes large pig farm in Gangwon-do, South Korea
On September 19, an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak was confirmed on a large pig farm in Chuncheon, Gangwon- do, South Korea, with over 7,000 animals.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
South Korea to put down 7,000 pigs following fresh ASF outbreak
South Korea will slaughter some 7,000 pigs to try to stem the spread of African swine fever (ASF) following a new outbreak at a local farm, the agriculture ministry said on September 19.
Monday, September 12, 2022
South Korea accepts EU regionalisation measures to fight ASF
South Korea recognises strict regionalisation measures adopted by the European Union to combat outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and avian influenza.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
EU nations can now export pork and poultry to South Korea
Following discussions between the European Commission and South Korea, EU countries can export pork and poultry to South Korea more easily, as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea (MAFRA) has decided ...
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
More than 1,000 foreign officials in South Korea to look into ways for eco-friendly livestock farming
More than 1,800 government and industry officials and experts from around 30 nations gathered in South Korea to explore ways for eco-friendly livestock farming amid the global push to achieve net-zero goals, the country's agriculture minist ...
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
48-hour standstill at pig farms in South Korea ordered following ASF confirmation
A 48-hour standstill was ordered on pig farms and related facilities in the eastern Gangwon Province, South Korea, last weekend by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs after confirmation of a second African swine fever (ASF) ...
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Australia sees beef export opportunity to South Korea
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has identified an opportunity to expand its exports of Australian beef to South Korea, following the South Korea's imposed suspension on meat import tariffs, ILM reported.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
South Korea's NOFI seeks to acquire up to 60,000 tonnes of soymeal
Leading South Korean animal feed maker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 60,000 tonnes of soymeal, European traders said on July 18.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
South Korea adds beef, chicken, and pork belly to tariff-free import items
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance announced 27 industry and food items will be added to tariff-free import items, including beef, chicken, and pork belly, as the country aims to counter rising inflation, the Indo-Asian News Serv ...
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
South Korea expected to implement zero duty tariff quota on pork imports
South Korea is the latest country to suspend or reduce import tariffs in an effort to curb food price inflation.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
South Korea confirms new case of African swine fever
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed a new case of African swine fever (ASF) at the northeastern county of Hongcheon, on a farm with 1,500 livestock, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Salmon imports to South Korea decline 24% in April
Fresh salmon imports to South Korea declined by 24% at 10,721 tonnes in April 2022 year-on-year, compared to the 14,088 tonnes imported in April 2021, Fish Information & Services reported.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
South Korean pork imports return to pre-pandemic levels
In Q1 2022, total pork (including offal) imports in South Korea increased by 41% year-on-year to 152,000 tonnes, returning to pre-pandemic levels, the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board reported.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
South Korea firms up ASF measures as spring nears
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is strengthening African swine fever (ASF) control measures as the spring season approaches.
Monday, April 18, 2022
About 69,000 tonnes of corn feed acquired by South Korea's NOFI
South Korean animal feed maker Nonghyup Feed Inc (NOFI) has bought an estimated 69,000 tonnes of animal feed corn in an international tender which closed on April 14, European traders said.

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